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30 Days of Natural History – Day 27: Orichalcum

Known for its pale pink-hued colour, orichalcum is one of the most sought-after metals in Realmgard. Due to both its aesthetic and material properties, orichalcum is widely used for both artistic and practical applications.

Writing Revisited: Introduction to Hrimfaxi Axemanship

Professor Styrbjorn holds office hours.

30 Days of Natural History – Day 26: The Oake Island Hornet

Legally protected by statute in the territory of Porthaven due to the belief that the species is endemic exclusively to Oake Island, the Oake Island Hornet is an alarmingly large but unusually docile species of hornet.

Recommendation: The King of Elfland’s Daughter

8/10. Would go beyond the fields we know again.

Monday Reminder: The Alchemist of Middlesbrooke Chapter 3

One last chance to lament getting paid in goat cheese; new chapter Friday.

30 Days of Natural History – Day 25: Vampires

While not located at the exact geographic centre of Realmgard, the forest known as the Midwood is fairly close to the exact middle of the continent, as well as being located more or less equally from Realmgard's north and south extreme points. Thus, the Midwood is so named for its location in the middle of Realmgard.

Music to Write Realmgard to: Tír na nÓg

Tír na nÓg is where the Elves live in Irish mythology. That's going to be important…

Writing Revisited: Swords, Names, and Names of Swords That Sound Like Cheese

'The Dracomordax pairs delightfully with the Natalian red.’

30 Days of Natural History – Day 24: The Midwood

While not located at the exact geographic centre of Realmgard, the forest known as the Midwood is fairly close to the exact middle of the continent, as well as being located more or less equally from Realmgard's north and south extreme points. Thus, the Midwood is so named for its location in the middle of Realmgard.

Recommendation: Ranger’s Apprentice

Basically, YA Aragorn…